Our Land

Our Land: more than the beach!In addition to the never-ending shore and very close to the
hotel, you will have the chance to spend unforgettable days in the
inland of Rimini, all in a small town, quiet in winter, lively in
summer.

Not simply “Romagna mia” (my Romagna), but also the land of the Malatestas all to be discovered.
Rimini welcomes you not only with its famous beach, but
also with the many monuments spanning back in time through many ages:
Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance, all to be admired in the historical
downtown.

The nearby town of Cesena was the capital of the
Malatesta family, but also the headquarter of Cesare Borgia who, when
conquering Romagna in 1500, in order to plan its war strategy, requested
the assistance and ingenuity of Leonardo da Vinci, who designed the
current and distinguishing gat of Cesenatico in order to offer the city
access to the sea.

Castel Simondo, a Malatesta shrine in Rimini, is one of Leon Battista Alberti’s main works.
Do not miss a visit to the Augustus Arch, built in
Istria-stone in 27 BC to honor Ceasar Octavian Augustus. This arch is
the oldest Roman arch standing and it is located at the crossing between
Via Flaminia and Via Emilia.
The sightseeing trip may continue along Corso di
Augusto (Augustus Blvd.) until plaza Tre Martiri (Three Martyrs) (in
memory of 3 young Partisans) then continuing on through the Tiberius
Bridge and across Via Emilia to reach the ‘Domus del Chirurgo’ already
named the “Pompei of Rimini”.
On Wednesday and Saturday morning, Rimini features the largest open market in Emilia Romagna.

SAN MARINO:
The Republic of San Marino is the smallest and oldest
Republic in the world, with its 60 square km and 27,000 inhabitants, is
located 20 km away from Rimini.
The Country core is Mount Titan, a 750 m tall mountain.
From San Marino tourists may enjoy a fantastic view
over the green prairies of Romagna and the vast panorama of the Adriatic
Sea.

SANT'ARCANGELO :
Santarcangelo is embraced by two rivers: Uso and
Marecchia , from which the nearby valley takes its name: Val Marecchia .
Piazza Ganganelli is the town center.
The historical downtown built on a hill with its narrow streets known as 'contrada' is all to be seen.
Since the XIII Century the town was ruled by Count
Balacchi and his family, probably originally from Santarcangelo or,
according to less reliable sources, from Lodigiano, later ousted in the
early XV century by the Malatestas, their sworn enemies. The Balacchi’s
rule ended with significant political defeats and the excommunication of
the latest representative, Paolo, who was removed from power by Pope
Bonifacio in the IX century.
Since 1971, in July, the town hosts one of the most
important modern art theater events in Italy: Santarcangelo dei Teatri -
Festival Internazionale del Teatro in Piazza (Theater International
Fair). On November 11, San Martino hosts a famous and ancient fair also
known as the 'dei becchi' Fair.
Lately, the traditional Run of the “becchi” has been
added to this event, open to all those who have been “cheated” by their
spouse or wish to exorcize it.
Another event, which takes place downtown, is the
'Balconi Fioriti' event: in mid May, Piazza Ganganelli and its stairs
are embellished by beautiful flowers and plants.

MONTEBELLO :
Since 1300 a mysterious legend continues to intrigue
and attract many superstitious visitors: the legend of the Azzurrina
ghost. The story tells the tale of Ugolinuccio Malatesta’s young
daughter, Guendalina, who mysteriously disappeared when she was eight
years old.
According to the legend, on June 21, 1375, Azzurrina
was playing with a ball made of fabric and ropes. The ball fell down the
stairs that led to the cold room and she followed it to recover it. Two
guards heard a scream and ran to assist her, but any attempt to find
her was in vain. The castle and the entire town were searched for days,
but Azzurrina had disappeared and she was nowhere to be found.
Since that June 21, every five years, on the summer
solstice, the ghost of Azzurrina appears in the Castle of Montebello,
one can hear her laughter, hear the bouncing of her ball and hear her
voice.

SAN LEO :
The fortress of San Leo is located in the Municipal
District by the same name in the province of Rimini . It is located on
the rocky peak that overlooks the village of San Leo and Valmarecchia
It is a striking defensive fortress, built in the
Malatesta and Montefeltro period. The medieval downtown still offers
Romanesque buildings such as the Parish Church and the Cathedral.
San Leo’s background is deep and significant and it
demands reverence and pondering. It is a particular atmosphere, very
easily felt.
Once reached Sobborto, the sheer and imposing cliff,
crowned by the fortress, is immediately visible overlooking the
surrounding countryside.
In front of this impassable wall, it is possible to
experience the same astonishment that led Dante to exclaim: “Vassi in
San Leo…ma qui convien ch’uom voli” (IV Chant of the Purgatory).GRADARA :
It rises on the ridge of a hill, well visible thanks to
its mighty town walls and watch towers and the imposing mass of the
famous castle.
According to ancient folklore, within the castle the
ferocious murder of Paolo Malatesta and Francesca da Polenta took place
by hand of cheated Giovanni Malatesta, nicknamed 'Lo Sciancato'. Gradara
has always been a land of forbidden love: in this ancient town history
and legend merge and create the myth recounted by Dante in the V chant,
Hell, of the Divine Comedy.
Here, where Paolo and Francesca’s love lives on even
after death, San Valentino (Valentine’s Day) is celebrated with a
special festival.